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    Volaient (en. Were flying)

    /vɔ.lɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move in the air by the action of wings.
    The birds were flying in the sky.
    Les oiseaux volaient dans le ciel.
    To flee, to escape.
    They flew away from their problems.
    Ils volaient loin de leurs problèmes.
    To undertake an air journey.
    The planes were flying to new destinations.
    Les avions volaient vers de nouvelles destinations.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'voler' in Old French, referring to movement in the air.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fly to the rescue
    To intervene to help someone in difficulty.
    voler au secours
    to steal a kiss
    To give a kiss in a furtive or surprised manner.
    voler un baiser
    to fly on one's own wings
    To be autonomous, to depend on no one.
    voler de ses propres ailes

    Related Words

    flight
    The action of flying, aerial movement.
    vol
    thief
    A person who commits thefts.
    voleur
    takeoff
    The action of rising into the air.
    envol

    Slang Meanings

    To leave quickly.
    He took off as soon as he heard the noise.
    Il a volé dès qu'il a entendu le bruit.
    To go out partying.
    We're going to fly tonight, it's going to be great!
    On va voler ce soir, ça va être génial !